Whilst this shop is good, it is pipped to the post by The Martlets shop. Good stock, well rotated…read moreand clean. The selection offered is of good quality and there is friendly staff at hand to assist you.

There are quite a few of these sweetie shops around the UK now and they are very popular. I believe…read morethe reason is the huge selection of sweets and confectionery available and also the fifties inspired décor. To me the décor and theme seems even older than this but either way it's very appealing and makes me think of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory! There are a great deal of imported sweets in Mr Simms, this one in Tunbridge Wells had even more than other Mr Simms that i've been to in the UK. I always find Mr Simms to be memorable and I walk away with something each time! The staff were friendly inside this store but perhaps not as nice as the staff in the Cambridge branch. A decent size but it can become busy and then it's very cramped. I love this store though and I recommend a visit!

Wickle has two stores in Lewes, one on the High Street, and one in the Needlemakers. Their store…read morein the Needlemakers sells menswear, but in spite of that it's probably my favourite of the two because some of the clothes are pretty cool. Amongst other things they sell flat caps, fedoras, beautiful butter soft brown leather journals and coin purses (£21.20). They also sell boys-y things like old fashioned mess tins and constructable cardboard dinosaurs. There is some cross over of stock from the high street store, for example with their own brand scents (£29.50) which come very tastefully packaged in plain glass bottles, save for a coloured button denoting which of their four scents is inside. They also sell interesting old fashioned notebooks at both stores. The high street store is larger, and has a café at the back, although it is also more twee. It stocks women's and children's clothes and accessories aimed at the mummies of Lewes. Saying that they do have some lovely things, and the cakes are very tasty. They certainly don't go in for the minimalism of other nearby shops like Flint and Adamczewski, and as a result it's a good place to go for a rummage if you are gift shopping.

Wickle is the best store in Lewes and I wish they had one Brighton. They have so much lovely stuff…read morethat it's all a little crammed in but it looks great in an abundant sort of way. As you go in they have fantastic wool blankets, jewellery, perfume, hats and scarves. Then they have two or three rails of fabulous women's clothes-all from ethical brands, all reasonable prices and all that great style on the go, chic comfort look that I love. Then you hit toys and kitchenalia- cake stands, milk jugs, wooden letters to decorate, soft toys and kid's clothes. Finally, at the back a big finale of white wooden tables-a cafe! Genius.

Nice friendly family-owned business, billing itself as the largest independent toy store in Sussex.read more

Great atmosphere, big toyshop with loads of stuff, but with a traditional fun feel to it. Much more…read moreinteresting than toy stores, great staff too.

I quite like this charity shop - they stock a lot of end of rail staff from large chain stores that…read morehave not been used, and prices are reasonable. A good selection of bric-a-brac to rummage through and friendly staff.

There are quite a few charity shops in Eastbourne. This one is particularly good. Staff are lovely…read moreand really enjoy the work they do. I love browsing in this shop as they have a particularly good stock of books.

This shop has now changed to M&Co, but seems wholly unchanged with regards to the clothing lines…read morethey stock. It is located in Langney shopping Centre with free parking in the adjacent car park - always good! The shop is a good size and stocks womens and childrens clothes as well as (i think) teen wear and home goods upstairs, however its been a good couple of years since i ventured upstairs so not 100% sure those bits are still there! The womens clothes i find rather middle aged and can be expensive compared to other ladies fashion shops stocking similar goods. The childrens clothes are some and some - i wouldn't pay the full prices for them as i don't think they are worth the prices charged, but in the sales you can pick up some good bargains. Usually a wider variety of younger kids clothes available - up to about 5/6 years. They do cater for kids upto about 10 but those items always seem few and far between. I'm not very keen on the staff in here either, they seem a little snooty at times and not overly helpful, even when asked.

Good value bookshop with frequent bargains compared to other high street book sellers. Also sells…read moreaudiobooks, birthday cards and arts supplies. When it's busy the place can get crowded which makes browsing a little more diffcult but the staff are efficient and there's an ordering service at the back of the shop. Worth checking out if you're in town.

I came here while shopping in Lewes with a friend, the aim of my trip was to try and find my Mum a…read morebirthday present. Lounge was the last shop I entered in to, probably the first one that wasn't a chain store or a charity shop. Unfortunately though, the clothes weren't really right for what I wanted. The products were fashionable enough, offering formal and evening wear, all for women. Price wise, it was also a little bit steep. This isn't greatly surprising in a place like Lewes, but I just wasn't bowled over by the selection, especially not at the prices, and especially when Brighton is so close.

I always spend money when I go in to Lounge. I don't mean to. I promise myself I'm just going to…read morelook, but before I know it out comes my wallet and the plastic is being handed over! Lounge is expensive too. I have to admit, I do get most of my items from the sale rail, but it still tends to be over and above your usual high street branch. However, I also think that the quality is above and beyond. For a start, they tend to go with a few designers that they have individually sourced so you are always going to find something a little different. Often, they only buy in one item of each size and pattern, so you can be pretty sure you are not going to bump in to someone wearing the same dress! Everything is well made and the cut is usually flattering and fits well. The girls in the shop (the owner and the staff) are all really helpful, offering advise and suggestions of what goes with what. They are friendly and happy to chat even if you are just browsing. Lewes is full of independent boutiques but Lounge is definitely one of the best.